"How exciting," Malfoy drawled. "I'd love to continue this stimulating conversation, but it's time for breakfast."

"Food!?" Harry said, sitting up straight. "Why didn't you say so?"

"Because we were having a very interesting conversation about your sexuality," Malfoy replied calmly.

Harry flushed. "Shut up and get dressed."

And they did, with lots of "diffindo"s and " Reparo"s and awkwardly looking away from each other.

When Harry and Malfoy stepped into the Great Hall, a ripple of whispers ran through the Great Hall.

"Erm... Malfoy?" Harry murmured in the blonde's ear.

Malfoy looked at him.

"Where are we sitting?" Harry whispered.

"We'll sit with the Gryffindors for breakfast, and the Slytherins for dinner, okay?" Malfoy muttered in reply.

"Deal." Harry walked toward the Gryffindor table, smiling. "Hey guys!"

"Harry!" Ginny wrapped her arms around Harry, eliciting a scream from both boys. Malfoy almost fell over. Ginny drew back her arms lightning fast.

"What? What happened?" she shrieked.

"Oh, God, Harry, Malfoy, I'm so sorry, I told everyone in Gryffindor, but Ginny wasn't there," Hermione gasped. 

"What? Wasn't here for what? What happened? Are you okay?" Ginny asked, desperate to find out what was wrong.

"Harry and Malfoy can't be touched, it burns the both of them," Hermione explained quickly.

Professor McGonagall stood. "If I could have everyone's attention, please."

The Great Hall silenced.

"We all know of Mr. Potter and Mr. Malfoy's predicament. A potions incident caused them to be fused together by their hands. For the next ten weeks, the two cannot be touched on the skin, or it will burn them both. Please refrain from touching the pair as best you can, unless it is on a clothed area. Thank you."

Harry and Malfoy both breathed a sigh of relief and sat down.

Harry stared at his plate in slight distress. As he was right-handed, it was going to be very difficult to do this.

Clumsily, he reached for the orange juice with his left hand, almost knocking it over. Malfoy rolled his eyes and grabbed it. He calmly poured some for Harry and then himself.

Neither one noticed the shocked stares they got as Malfoy continued to help Harry put food on his plate.